The final book in the USA Today bestselling Neely Kate Mystery series.Violet Gardner Beauregard is barely cold in her grave, but she’s still stirring up trouble. When Neely Kate Coulson accompanies her best friend Rose to Violet’s attorney for the reading of the will, they get the shock of their lives, one that leaves them both reeling.If that weren’t enough, Special Prosecutor Mason Devereaux is … Mason Devereaux is still calling witnesses for his grand jury, digging into the corruption in Fenton County. Neely Kate is approached by an unexpected source who reveals shocking news from the grand jury testimony—information about her wayward husband, Ronnie Coulson. And just as all the dust starts flying, Kate Simmons sashays back into town. Kate presents an opportunity Neely Kate finds hard to resist—the chance to find out why a Dallas crime syndicate wants the bag of money Neely Kate took from a man she’d killed in self-defense years ago.
With Kate involved, there’s a catch. Kate will only tell her what she wants to know if Neely Kate leaves town with her. Immediately.
Can Neely Kate afford to take the risk? Can she afford not to?
Reading order:
Family Jewels (Rose Gardner Investigations #1)
Trailer Trash (Neely Kate Mystery #1)
For the Birds (Rose #2)
Hell in a Handbasket (Rose #3)
In High Cotton (Neely Kate #2)
Up Shute Creek (Rose #4)
Come Rain or Shine (Rose #5))
Dirty Money (Neely Kate #3)
When the Bough Breaks (Rose #6)
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Poor Neely Kate. She’s been through so much. But at least in this book she got some answers. She’s always been a great character, and her personality really comes through. While this book does answer a lot of questions, I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.
Last Neely Kate Point of View which is sad however I feel is necessary at this point in the overall story.
This picks up right at the end of Come Rain or Shine so it starts as the next day which I absolutely love. Just ongoing of what just happened previously.
I can’t say how much I love these books, they are an amazing escape from reality.
Dirty Money kept me in constant suspense, so many emotions packed into one story. Some don’t like Neely Kate but I love her, she is broken yet kick ass. She is unique and tries her best to survive the crap that is dealt to her.
Honestly I don’t understand how the author continues to keep all the pieces of the puzzle on track. Not once has she swayed and left you wondering “well what happened with this person”or “what happened with this issue”. All answered in good time….
I can’t say how much I love these characters. They are each unique and wonderful in their own personal ways.
Oh my….what a wild ride this one was for us. I inhaled this book! I could not put it down. Sister Kate shows up and that’s the first clue that it is going to a bit crazy! I love Neely Kate even more and Jed…well he is just perfect. It was a real page turner from the beginning.
The whole gang showed up along the way to help out. Even Mason might be trying to redeem himself. The jury is out for me on that! And Carly….she has certainly become one of the family with her own story.
I can’t wait to see what is in store next for us. At least Neely Kate got a few answers. Love all the characters. These books couldn’t be any better!
I loved getting this final installment of NK’s story.
It explained a lot of things and also showed Rose’ turbulent life from another viewpoint.
Reading Dirty money has inspired me to go back to the beginning and re-read all in this series as I don’t think I have appreciated it enough.
It always impresses me that Denise can make spin off series from characters and still have the original weaving through and never forgotten!
I am so please NK has her happy ever after with Jed 🙂
What an end to the NK books! I adored all of them and really think this was the best way to bring out her back story and help us see what a strong person she is. The story had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen next.
Not going to lie…their crazy lives even though made up…still make me feel better about mine! I mean it just shocks me as to the amount of trouble that pops up. But I LOVE it!
Of course the characters were just captivating as always. Such a mixture of crazy and funny…bold and broken.
Another wonderful book!
The best Neely Kate book in my opinion!!!
Dirty Money is an absolutely incredible book with tons of twists and turns. I was shocked during many different parts and I really love the way it turned out. In this book, you also start to see Kate’s emotions and motives and I really liked getting that better insight into her personality. Dirty Money is the perfect end to the Neely Kate series. There are so many things that were finally resolved and we got a ton of information that we didn’t know in the Rose Gardner series but with some things still to come that I know we’ll see in the next Rose Gardner book and some in the Carly Moore book. It is absolutely perfect and I honestly wouldn’t have changed a thing! Five stars all the way!
Dirty Money was everything I needed for Neely Kate! Neely Kate has been through so much. I was nervous that I would not be able to get my Neely Kate questions answered in the final book to her series. Of course, I had no reason to be nervous. Denise Grover Swank did a fantastic job answering my questions and more with leaving me with more questions for her new Carly Moore series and the next Rose Gardner book. I love that Dirty Money had enough Rose Gardner in it to give a good peak at how Rose is processing everything that came up in Come Rain or Shine without taking away from Neely Kate’s story.
Neely Kate’s character has come so far. She is no longer the closed off woman that felt she does not deserve love or friendship. She now is a confident fierce woman who embraces love and friendship and knows she deserves all of the amazing people in her life and has so much to offer them. It has been wonderful to see her growth and the growth of her relationships. I am sad this will be the last Neely Kate book but am grateful I will be able to still see her future through Rose’s books.
This book was EVERYTHING! I love the way Denise’s characters are larger than life, but feel like old friends. I didn’t think I could love Jed and Neely Kate more, but I do. I’m thrilled with the way this book wraps up so many unanswered questions. Don’t worry though, Denise Grover Swank peppered in some more questions and scenarios to keep us wondering!
My mind is still spinning after finishing this book. This marks the conclusion of Neely Kate’s personal storyline. I have loved the opportunity to see the truth behind Neely Kate and how she came to be the badass that she is. My heart breaks for the trauma that she endured. But I also rejoice in the fact that she not only survived, she conquered. She finally found the love and appreciation she so desperately wanted in her friends, family, and the man that holds her heart. I look forward to sharing in her happiness as we get to see more from her in the Rose Gardner series.
I’m not gonna lie but Kate is a favorite of mine. Blinded by rage and grief, she wants revenge. As deranged and psychotic as she may be, we get a glimpse behind her reasons. I feel that she’s especially drawn to Neely Kate because of their shared history of abuse and loss. Perhaps she feels Neely Kate is the only one who understands her pain. I’m hoping the road trip of “sisterly bonding” gives Kate a chance at redemption.
Loved following Neely Kates story
Can Neely Kate finally find closure with her husband Ronnie and find about the money she kept from Ardmore? Will her sister Kate really help her untangle the mystery around her?
Loved this whole series. So much fun to read, keeps you interested to the very end.
Love, love, love this series!
Continuation of great story. Makes you want more.
I read this book in a day. I couldn’t put it down! The anxiety that the middle of this book gave me, the heart break, the proud feelings. I felt it all with this book. I cannot wait to see what the next several books and series will bring. Great ending to the last Neely Kate book. But I know we aren’t done seeing NK. My heart is full and at peace!
More Rose please. Awesome series
I love the Rose gardner novels. And I feel like I have to read these to keep up. But I prefer to have all characters in 1 novel
Excellent series
I have enjoyed all of the Rose books prior to the Investigations and NK series. Watching her grow and her visions were fun to see, but I have found the more recent books to be too busy, and overly dramatic. I love to read and get involved with a story, but these have gotten over the top! SO, this is the last NK book, and now there will be a new series from a new character POV. All these new characters and I don’t see what value they add. For the size of the town, I am amazed how much trouble/kidnappings and attempts both Rose & NK run into. I spent more time wondering where did this come from, than enjoying the book. I no longer find them believable and harder to follow the story line.
Love the way this series has wrapped up! I have no idea how Denise writes her books, did she plot this all along?! This book explores Neely Kate’s relationship with her sister Kate and answers most of Hardshaw group questions. We even find out what happens to Ronnie! Must read! Now!